Must-Have Margaritas and More!
Pink Cadillac Margaritas
Recipe: Pink Cadillac Margaritas
For summer entertaining, mix up several batches of Pink Cadillac Margaritas 3 to 4 hours before the party starts, and chill in decorative bottles or pitchers, ready to shake and serve when guests arrive.
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Woodshed Margarita
Recipe: Woodshed Margarita
This backyard cocktail gets its smoky flavor from cedar-infused tequila.
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Watermelon Margarita Pops
Recipe: Watermelon Margarita Pops
You can serve these pops with a side of sea salt for sprinkling on top, but be careful! You'll have to slurp it up before the ice melts.
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Cranberry Margaritas
Recipe: Cranberry Margaritas
From the kitchen of Shawnda Horn, Houston, Texas, jasonandshawnda.com
"We love cranberry margaritas because they're beautiful and festive, and are a reminder that margaritas aren't just for summer."
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Watermelon-Mint Margaritas
Recipe: Watermelon-Mint Margaritas
Use leftover watermelon to make this slushy summer drink. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
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Grapefruit Tequila Fizz
Recipe: Grapefruit Tequila Fizz
You'll want to make a whole batch of this citrusy spritzer. It's perfect for outdoor gatherings and kicking back on the porch.
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Classic Margaritas on the Rocks
Recipe: Classic Margaritas on the Rocks
These are potent, yet amazingly smooth-tasting when you use good-quality tequila and orange liqueur and thoroughly shake the mixture with ice before pouring over ice cubes to serve.
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Hibiscus-Mint Margaritas
Recipe: Hibiscus-Mint Margaritas
Flowery hibiscus and cooling mint add a flavorful kick to this margarita.
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Pepper Jelly Margaritas
Recipe: Pepper Jelly Margaritas
As the name implies, these unique drinks are mixed with green pepper jelly. Make this Southern-style margarita your signature cocktail at your bowl game party.
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Scarlet Margaritas
Recipe: Scarlet Margaritas
Indulge in taste without adding to your waistline with this 140-calorie margarita! If you haven’t tried pomegranate margaritas, here's a tasty excuse to try the latest trend.
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Strawberry Margarita Spritzers
Recipe: Strawberry Margarita Spritzers
Club soda, fresh whole strawberries, and frozen daiquiri mix set these margarita spritzers apart. Serve on sultry summer days and enjoy the fizzy sweetness of these colorful cocktails.
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Pink Lemonade Cocktail
Recipe: Pink Lemonade Cocktail
Easy-to-make, pink, and delightfully festive, our Pink Lemonade Cocktail is sure to be a huge hit at your next girls' night in party. Mix just four ingredients―beer, vodka, pink lemonade concentrate, and ice―for pitchers of fizzy goodness.
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Classic Margarita
Recipe: Classic Margarita
This sweet-and-sour sipper is a no-fail party drink and easily scaleable. Based on the fundamentals of every good margarita―tequila, fresh lime juice, and orange liqueur―this margarita is worthy of 5-star praise. (Make sure to use fresh limes for this one--it’s worth it!)
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Blue Margaritas
Recipe: Blue Margaritas
The coloring in these margaritas comes from blue curaçao orange liqueur so it tastes just like a traditional frozen margarita but with added color. With just four ingredients, this margarita can create an instant party.
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Frozen Sangría
Recipe: Frozen Sangría
If you are planning a party for a large crowd, it’s easy for the cost to get out of hand. Try serving bottled beer and this festive sangria. It makes around 24 servings without breaking the bank. Total cost is about $13.
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Margarita Granita
Recipe: Margarita Granita
Margarita Granita, a frozen creation, is a refreshing addition to any outdoor party. Here's a shortcut for when you're preparing a large batch for a crowd: Use a combination of fresh juice, grated lime ride, and bottled key lime juice (usually found on the juice aisle in your grocery store). The grated lime rind plus a squeeze or two of fresh citrus in each drink keeps the flavors fresh.
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Sangría Blanco
Recipe: Sangría Blanco
If it’s really hot outside, reach for the light refreshing white sangría. This simple variation substitutes Sauvignon Blanc or Chablis in place of red wine.
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Tequila Mojitos
Recipe: Tequila Mojitos
Looking for something different to serve? Try a new twist on this Cuban-inspired cocktail. Adding lemon-lime soft drink and mint (of course!) transforms this mojito recipe into a fizzy cocktail.
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Sangría
Recipe: Sangría
Full-bodied red sangria is the perfect complement to the spicy flavors of Mexican food. It’s also less filling than frozen drink, so a good choice for hearty enchilada fare. When shopping for the red wine, we recommend choosing a Merlot.
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Beer 'Garitas
Recipe: Beer 'Garitas
Mixing beer with a classic margarita recipe makes the drink taste less tart than regular margaritas. We can promise that these will be a hit, so make them by the pitcher to keep your party going.